6th Gen ('00-'05): Engine Codes (Misfire, Crank Sensor... sigh...)
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It threw one more code about the secondary air injection system but I am guessing it was simply a failed test from before I installed the vacuum lines. It seemed to run a bit smoother, yes.
But... I attempted to fix the oil leak over the weekend. I replaced the oil seal that presses into the timing chain cover behind the balancer. I also bought a repair sleeve for the neck of the balancer because it had a groove worn into it.
After the repair, I put maybe 45 miles on the car and found out I had lost 1.5 quarts of oil. On the oil seal, it's got two slightly soft lips of rubber that wrap around the neck of the balancer. The outside lip was completely ripped off, and pieces of it were stuck to the silver fins on the inside of the balancer. So, I am assuming that one of the pieces of the rubber was stuck between the neck and the other lip of the remaining seal, allowing oil to almost gush out without me realizing. So, the car is taken apart, sitting in my garage, while I try to figure out how I am going to get another seal to install.
But... I attempted to fix the oil leak over the weekend. I replaced the oil seal that presses into the timing chain cover behind the balancer. I also bought a repair sleeve for the neck of the balancer because it had a groove worn into it.
After the repair, I put maybe 45 miles on the car and found out I had lost 1.5 quarts of oil. On the oil seal, it's got two slightly soft lips of rubber that wrap around the neck of the balancer. The outside lip was completely ripped off, and pieces of it were stuck to the silver fins on the inside of the balancer. So, I am assuming that one of the pieces of the rubber was stuck between the neck and the other lip of the remaining seal, allowing oil to almost gush out without me realizing. So, the car is taken apart, sitting in my garage, while I try to figure out how I am going to get another seal to install.
did you make sure to lube it with some oil before you pushed it in? did it go in by hand or did you use a tool or maybe a piece of pipe? To me it sounds like you just didn't get it to go in all the way. So you will have to try again.
Take out old one, lube the new with some oil, the books will tell you to put a thin layer of rtv on the outer edge which isn't a bad idea but probably not needed in all cases since you're having problems do it, then make sure you get it in there all the way get a pipe thats the same size to tap it in with and you should be good to go. Also try to remove all the old remaining gasket but make sure you don't etch the metal.
Take out old one, lube the new with some oil, the books will tell you to put a thin layer of rtv on the outer edge which isn't a bad idea but probably not needed in all cases since you're having problems do it, then make sure you get it in there all the way get a pipe thats the same size to tap it in with and you should be good to go. Also try to remove all the old remaining gasket but make sure you don't etch the metal.
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The lip of the seal was flush with the timing chain cover. I did lubricate both the seal and the neck of the balancer. I got my 3rd set of gaskets and seals today, so I am going to try this for a 3rd time this year. Wish me luck.
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